To solve their meeting problem, Twisted Transistors purchased a communication system that included a virtual whiteboard and video teleconferencing. With the new system, even though the employees were located in another city, they could interact almost as if they were physically together. That way, the company could take advantage of the lower overhead costs in Silver City, but still all work as a group.
This solution required an infrastructure -- the two buildings needed to be connected with a leased-line network system and required special setup instructions to start the whiteboard and teleconferencing.
The system wasn't perfect, but it was the best available until Star-Trek-like transporters become available.